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Re: Eastern Red Cedar question.
By:Jim
Date: 9/4/2001, 4:10 pm
In Response To: Eastern Red Cedar question. (John Kopchik)

: I have access to some recently cut Eastern Red Ceder here in Ct. I was
: wondering if it is a good choice for a stripper instead of using WRC. Any
: comments are appreciated.

Eastern Red is normally lousy for strippers. It's knotty and heavy. It's great for lining closets. You can find Eastern/Northern/Atlantic White cedar in CT which are excellent but usually not cheap.

Messages In This Thread

Eastern Red Cedar question.
John Kopchik -- 9/4/2001, 2:45 pm
Re: Eastern Red Cedar question.
Rick M -- 9/4/2001, 10:37 pm
Re: Eastern Red Cedar question.
Jim -- 9/4/2001, 4:10 pm
Re: Eastern Red Cedar question.
Bob Deutsch -- 9/4/2001, 6:09 pm
Another CT wood dealer
Mike Scarborough -- 9/6/2001, 6:18 pm
White cedar in CT
Jim -- 9/5/2001, 8:58 am
Thanks Jim! *NM*
Bob Deutsch -- 9/5/2001, 9:23 am